Patterson was named to the Lou Groza College Place-Kicker Award preseason Watch List. Last season, Patterson led the team in
scoring with 68 points. He was 15-of-18 in field goal attempts,
including 5-of-6 from 40-49 yards in his freshman season with the
RedHawks.

"They’ve
had a pretty good spring. They’ve dealt with multiple
weather conditions, from cold to hot to sunny and some pretty severe
wind conditions. I think they’ve done a pretty good job adjusting to
that as best as possible." - special teams coach Andrew Marlatt on the kickers

A former walk-on, will enter his fourth season as the RedHawks’
primary punter … career average of 39.6 yards per punt on 172 career
punts.

2012:Played in all 12 games as Miami’s primary
punter … punted 57 times for an average of 40.5 yards … of his 57 punts
on the year, 11 went for 50 or more yards and 12 pinned opponents inside
the 20-yard line ... had a career-long 74 yard punt against Buffalo

"I have been lifting, running, and snapping everyday since my last high
school football game. All of the freshman right now have been taking
summer classes and getting acclimated to the college life. Our goal is
to win the MAC Championship."